Caterpie (Pokémon)
Caterpie
#010
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #010 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug |
| Species | Worm Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1' 1.0") |
| Weight | 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Green |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Forest |
| Shape | Armor |
Caterpie Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Caterpie. Caterpie is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
Type effectiveness against Caterpie
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Caterpie.
0.5× damage
Fighting Pokémon are not very effective against against Caterpie.
2× damage
Flying Pokémon are very effective against against Caterpie.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Caterpie.
0.5× damage
Ground Pokémon are not very effective against against Caterpie.
2× damage
Rock Pokémon are very effective against against Caterpie.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Caterpie.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Caterpie.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Caterpie.
2× damage
Fire Pokémon are very effective against against Caterpie.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Caterpie.
0.5× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Caterpie.
1× damage
Electric Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Caterpie.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Caterpie.
1× damage
Ice Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Caterpie.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Caterpie.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Caterpie.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Caterpie.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself. |
Generation 2
| Gold | For protection, it releases a horri ble stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies. |
|---|---|
| Silver | Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage. |
| Crystal | It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | CATERPIE has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly. |
|---|---|
| HeartGold | For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies. |
| SoulSilver | Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly. |
Generation 6
| X | For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies. |
|---|---|
| Y | Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | Caterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor. |
Generation 7
| Sun | When attacked by bird Pokémon, it resists by releasing a terrifically strong odor from its antennae, but it often becomes their prey. |
|---|---|
| Moon | It’s easy to catch, and it grows quickly, making it one of the top recommendations for novice Pokémon Trainers. |
| Ultra Sun | Perhaps because it would like to grow up quickly, it has a voracious appetite, eating a hundred leaves a day. |
| Ultra Moon | Its body is soft and weak. In nature, its perpetual fate is to be seen by others as food. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself. |
Generation 8
| Sword | For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls. |
Caterpie Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | Kanto Route 25 | 8 |
| Yellow | Viridian Forest | 3 |
| Gold Silver | Ilex Forest | 5 |
| Crystal | Ilex Forest | 5 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Viridian Forest | 4 |
| Diamond Pearl | Sinnoh Route 204 | 6 |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest | 13 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Johto Route 30 | 3 |
| X Y | Santalune Forest | 2 |